School Bus Driver

Woods Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team that supports individuals with disabilities in a meaningful way. As a school bus driver, you will play a crucial role in transporting clients and staff safely, ensuring their comfort and security throughout the journey. This role not only involves driving but also maintaining the vehicles and adhering to safety protocols. Woods Services is committed to fostering an environment of compassion and personal fulfillment, providing you with opportunities for career growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

On-site FREE medical center

403b retirement plan

Continuing education programs

Tuition assisted program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL and PA School Bus Endorsement.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients and staff safely to their destinations.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal vehicle safety regulations.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Vehicle Operation

Routine Vehicle Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CDL License

School Bus

Job description

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO- Paid time off
• On-site FREE medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition assisted program
• Career growth opportunities

Salary: Starting at $15 / hour depending on education / experience

Job Summary

The school bus driver operates Woods Services vehicles (including school buses) for the purpose of transporting both clients and staff to their appointed destinations.

• Operates Woods Services vehicles (including school buses) for the purpose of transporting both clients and staff to their appointed destinations.
• Care for Woods Services vehicles, through routine inspection, minor maintenance and proper housekeeping.
• Successfully completes transports both on and off campus by receiving verbal and written instructions from the Transportation Supervisor and/or dispatcher.
• Operates all Woods Services vehicles, including operating wheelchair lifts in accordance with proper protocol.
• Assists the staff in the securement of wheelchairs in vehicles and performs a double check.
• Ensures all vehicle occupants are seated and appropriately secured in conformance to all state and federal rules and regulations before moving the vehicle.
• Makes daily and weekly inspection of vehicle and completes and submits the appropriate report.
• Cooperates with other drivers and maintains a neat and clean driver’s space. (No smoking is permitted in any Woods Services vehicles on or off campus.)
• Completes the daily transport logs accurately and submits them to the Transportation Supervisor or Coordinator.
• Reports all accidents, vehicle or otherwise, to the Transportation Supervisor (or designee) immediately and completes the appropriate reports.
• Works overtime when required: including planned annual events like Visitor’s Day.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, a current and valid CDL and PA School Bus Endorsement.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and other physical requirements.

About Woods Services

Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.

Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents, and provides outpatient and day programs.